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Add 48/36 and 63/24

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

48/36 + 63/24 is 95/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   48/36 = 48 × 2/36 × 2 = 96/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/72 + 189/72 = 96 + 189/72 = 285/72
5. 285/72 simplified gives 95/24
6. So, 48/36 + 63/24 = 95/24
   In mixed form: 323/24

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